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  • noun (particle physics) a theory that involves an eleven-dimensional universe in which the weak and strong forces and gravity are unified and to which all the string theories belong

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  • We have relativity and quantum mechanics, some theories which have made steps in showing how they can be reconciled, alethic morphologies like string theory and m-theory which are hotly disputed.

    Bukiet on Brooklyn Books Hal Duncan 2009

  • Bell's theorem, that you refer to, was produced by a man who realized that it was Einstein who proposed a scientific definition of reality and who suggested a possible way to test it (albeit one that, like superstrings or m-theory does not yet seem amenable to testing.)

    Bukiet on Brooklyn Books Hal Duncan 2009

  • It showed in one fell swoop that all of these other string theories were actually special cases of the more general m-theory case – essentially different manifestations of a more complete theory.

    Einstein Still Rules, Says Fermi Telescope Team | Universe Today 2009

  • In other words we can predict a higgs field, gravitons, dark energy or strings & m-theory, but we expect to be able to prove conclusively at some stage whether they exist or not.

    Please Tell Me What “God” Means Sean 2007

  • Other side effects of m-theory seems to be an infinity (?) of possible multiverses each with a big bang and extremely exotic possible (or do I mean probable?) interconnectivity - absolutely terrible to get your head round!

    BBC News | Programmes | Newsnight | World Edition 2010

  • Other side effects of m-theory seems to be an infinity (?) of possible multiverses each with a big bang and extremely exotic possible (or do I mean probable?) interconnectivity - absolutely terrible to get your head round!

    BBC News | Programmes | Newsnight | World Edition 2010

  • Other side effects of m-theory seems to be an infinity (?) of possible multiverses each with a big bang and extremely exotic possible (or do I mean probable?) interconnectivity - absolutely terrible to get your head round!

    BBC News | Programmes | Newsnight | World Edition 2010

  • Other side effects of m-theory seems to be an infinity (?) of possible multiverses each with a big bang and extremely exotic possible (or do I mean probable?) interconnectivity - absolutely terrible to get your head round!

    BBC News | Programmes | Newsnight | World Edition 2010

  • Other side effects of m-theory seems to be an infinity (?) of possible multiverses each with a big bang and extremely exotic possible (or do I mean probable?) interconnectivity - absolutely terrible to get your head round!

    BBC News | Programmes | Newsnight | World Edition 2010

  • They also use parts of string theory/m-theory, which suggests there are 11 dimensions, including height, width, length and time.

    wacotrib - Latest News Headlines 2009

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